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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

A

Ann Tobin

Bea Benaderet

B

Bobby Larson

B

Buck Woods

C

Cecil B. DeMille

C

Charles Seel

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Home-front thrills, 1942–1945.

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The Beast Must Die

A grieving father meticulously plans to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, documenting his thoughts in a diary. As he prepares for vengeance, the stakes rise with the law closing in on him.

Ep 100 · Thursday, July 13, 1944 · 30:08

Fibber McGee and Molly

500 Shares of the India Company

Fibber gives his worthless shares of the India Company to a museum.

Ep 1111 · Tuesday, March 8, 1955 · 14:26

The Mel Blanc Show

Efficiency Expert

An efficiency expert disrupts Mel Blanc's Fix-It Shop, creating chaos as he attempts to streamline operations. Meanwhile, a burlesque dancer's unique zipper becomes a pressing issue amidst the turmoil.

Ep 2 · Tuesday, September 10, 1946 · 25:25

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Bald Head Case

Richard Diamond investigates the murder of John Wiley, a blackmailer found dead in a hair salon. Diamond must uncover who wanted Wiley dead and why.

Ep 65 · Wednesday, September 20, 1950 · 29:32

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Search for Michelle Marsh

Johnny goes to Boston for the search...and finds murder!

Ep 18 · Sunday, September 25, 1949 · 30:01

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Apple Of Eve Caper

Eve Adams has been killed, the prime suspect is "Dreama Love." A good violent whodunit.

Ep 156 · Sunday, June 19, 1949 · 28:24

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Lux Radio Theatre

City for Conquest

A big city romance as boy and girl tackle New York City. She's a dancer, he's a boxer. The program begins with an unusual "V For Victory" opening. The New York World Telegram pr

Ep 338 · Monday, February 9, 1942 · 59:51

Lux Radio Theatre

Manpower

An adventure/romance about the men who work on high-voltage electric transmission lines. George Stevens, Mark Sandrich, and E. H. Griffith present Cecil B. DeMille with an award o

Ep 343 · Monday, March 16, 1942 · 58:21

Lux Radio Theatre

Maisie Was a Lady

Maisie loses her job as a headless lady at the carnival and finds herself a society maid with a wealthy but troubled family.

Ep 327 · Monday, November 24, 1941 · 59:51

Lux Radio Theatre

North West Mounted Police

A Texas Ranger comes to young Canada during an uprising...to get his man!

Ep 347 · Monday, April 13, 1942 · 43:13

Lux Radio Theatre

The Magnificent Dope

A contented country bumpkin is victimized by a big city con-man...or is he?

Ep 363 · Monday, September 28, 1942 · 59:49

Lux Radio Theatre

Cheers for Miss Bishop

An unhurried fifty-year look at the life and loves of a dedicated schoolteacher.

Ep 299 · Monday, March 17, 1941 · 59:49

← PreviousCity for ConquestNext →Appointment for Love

Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Lux_Radio_Theater_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 339

Blossoms in the Dust

Monday, February 16, 1942 · 59:56

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 339

Blossoms in the Dust

Monday, February 16, 1942 · 59:56

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Elliott Wormsley, an urban bird watcher, witnesses a potential murder from his binoculars and seeks the help of George Valentine to investigate the crime he believes he saw. The stakes rise as George delves into the mystery surrounding the River House penthouse.

Ep 84 · Monday, April 19, 1948 · 28:57

Lights Out

Sub-Basement (Going Down)

A good story about the basement of a department store infested with dinosaurs. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "Going Down." See cat.

Ep 19430824 · Tuesday, August 24, 1943 · 27:27

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Kathleen

A rehearsal recording. A teenager is saddened by her father's lack of attention and dismayed by her proposed new step-mother. During the post-story interview, Cecil B. DeMille as

Ep 420 · Monday, December 27, 1943 · 59:50

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The Maltese Falcon

The classic search for the black bird, with a cast entirely different from the film!

Ep 382 · Monday, February 8, 1943 · 59:26

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1942 — World War II: In Athens, the Greek People's Liberation Army is established
  • 1942 — World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land based object in the Americas.

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  1. Cavalcade of AmericaThe Dark AngelEpisode 266
  2. Lux Radio TheatreBlossoms in the DustCurrently listeningEpisode 339
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  4. The Lone RangerThe Outlaw GuardEpisode 1415